SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 858
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Richard Crummel, who is retiring as superintendent of
the Burleson Independent School District after more than 40 years
of outstanding service as an educator; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Texas,
Richard Crummel began his career in education in 1972 as a
teacher with the Fort Worth Independent School District; he
joined the Burleson Independent School District in 1979 as the
band director at Burleson High School and went on to serve as the
school's assistant principal and principal; and
WHEREAS, Under his exceptional leadership, the school's
rating by the Texas Education Agency was raised from Acceptable
to Exemplary, and there was a marked improvement in student
attendance and test scores; in 1996, Mr. Crummel was a state
finalist for Administrator of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A gifted and resourceful educator, Mr. Crummel
gave generously of his time and talent to his students; in 2007,
he became executive director of Learning Supports and Public
Relations, and he later went on to serve with distinction as the
district's chief administrative officer and as its
superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crummel is respected and admired by his
colleagues in the field of education and by the entire Burleson
community, and his presence with the Burleson Independent School
District will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Richard Crummel on his exceptional
contributions to the Burleson Independent School District and
the state and extend to him appreciation for his outstanding
leadership as the district's superintendent and for his longtime
service as an educator; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate